Sierra Preparatory Academy

2021 North Grand Ave.
Santa Ana, CA 92705

697 Students

Elementary School K - 8th

School Overview

Sierra Preparatory Academy, located in Santa Ana, California, is a public middle school serving students in grades 6 through 8 within the Santa Ana Unified School District. The school is committed to fostering a rigorous academic environment that emphasizes college and career readiness. By focusing on a "preparatory" model, the academy aims to bridge the gap between elementary education and high school, providing students with the foundational skills and critical thinking abilities necessary for future academic success.

Beyond its core curriculum, Sierra Preparatory Academy places a significant emphasis on community and student engagement. The school often incorporates programs designed to support the social-emotional development of its students, encouraging a culture of respect, responsibility, and perseverance. With its location in the heart of Santa Ana, the school serves a diverse student population, working closely with families and the local community to provide a supportive, inclusive, and goal-oriented learning experience for its middle schoolers.

697

Total Students

40.2

Full-Time Teachers

17.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

94.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Sierra Preparatory Academy
Demographic	Student Count
White	3
Hispanic	681
Black	5
Asian	4
Two or More	2
American Indian	2

Hispanic
681 (97.7%)
Black
5 (0.7%)
Asian
4 (0.6%)
White
3 (0.4%)
Two or More
2 (0.3%)
American Indian
2 (0.3%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	Santa Ana Unified
Phone:	(714)567-3500
Grade Range:	K - 8th
Total Students:	697
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	40.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	17.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	607
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	49

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Kindergarten 56

Grade 1 39

Grade 2 36

Grade 3 44

Grade 4 42

Grade 5 39

Grade 6 129

Grade 7 153

Grade 8 159